Radiology - Sonographer/Ultrasound Tech
Profession: Sonographer
Specialty: Ultrasound
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12H Days
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: Minimum of 1 year
License: WV License required
Certifications: BLS, ARDMS, Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) via ARDMS
Must-Have:
- OB and Arterial Extremity Doppler experience required
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Description:
50-mile radius rule applies.
General certification requirements include BLS and WV license.
WV CARES is required prior to start.
The department has three ultrasound scanners in operation.
No floating or covering other areas is required.
Common types of imaging and studies performed include general ultrasound, OB, small parts, and vascular ultrasound for both upper and lower venous and arterial.
The average number of scans or studies performed per day is around 35.
The electronic medical records system used is Community Works.
The PACS system used is Intellirad/Intelliconnect.
Department specific equipment includes Siemens S2000.
The Imaging Director and Manager are available Monday through Friday during daylight hours and are reachable by telephone.
Radiologists are in-house 24/7 until 5 PM, after which they are on-call.
The position requires starting IVs.
Staff works on a rotating schedule of 2 days on, 2 days off, and 3 days on.
Weekend work is required every other week.
May be asked to participate in holiday rotation.
Uniforms: Staff may wear scrubs in any color, as long as they are clean and professional.
Permanent staff wear emerald green scrubs if travelers wish to match, though it is not required.
Department-specific orientation consists of five shifts with a preceptor.
Cancellation policy states that two shifts may be canceled per 13-week assignment and one shift for shorter assignments.
Charting system is Cerner.
BSN requirement is false.
Trauma level and care setting are categorized as acute.